If the insulin or the diet was not properly adjusted, the child would probably feel sick or not grow properly. We do not want this to happen. We want to know if the diabetes is getting out of control before he feels the bad effects of this. We can do this by measuring the level [...]
Homeopathy The word homeopathy comes from the Greek words homos (meaning ‘same’) and pathos (meaning ‘suffering’). In homeopathy different people suffering from the same problem can be given different remedies because each person is treated according to their individual constitution. Pulsatilla is often given for women with no periods or irregular periods.148 General remedies recommended [...]
There is a different schedule of immunization times from country to country and there is a good case to be made for delaying immunization against diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus until the second half of the first year of life in children in industrialized countries. The reasons for this are as follows. First, infections of [...]
Therapy fixes problems in the way a family operates, but how do we define those problems? That depends on how the therapist thinks about families and their interactions. Experts from different schools have explored the key issues of family functioning and how they contribute to eating disorders. Two of the most prominent pioneers in the [...]
Better Spreads Apricot Spread 1 cup pure orange juice 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate 2 teaspoons agar powder 1/2 to 1 tablespoon lemon juice 400 grams fresh apricots Place all ingredients, except for apricots in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add apricots and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. [...]